Best 7 Old Fashioned Three Bean Salad Recipes

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Old-fashioned three bean salad is a classic summer side dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its combination of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or picnic. The three beans in this salad are typically green beans, wax beans, and kidney beans, although you can use any type of bean you like. The salad is also made with a simple vinegar-based dressing, which helps to brighten the flavors of the beans. In addition to being a delicious side dish, three bean salad is also a healthy choice, as it is packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins. So, if you are looking for a quick and easy recipe for a summer potluck or picnic, old-fashioned three bean salad is the perfect choice.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TRADITIONAL THREE BEAN SALAD



Traditional Three Bean Salad image

This is my mother-in-law Roberta Cormia's recipe.

Provided by ccormia

Categories     Salad     Beans     Three Bean Salad Recipes

Time 8h55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) can green beans, drained
1 (16 ounce) can yellow wax beans, drained
1 (16 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 (4 ounce) jar chopped pimento peppers, drained
½ cup vinegar
½ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Mix green beans, yellow wax beans, kidney beans, onion, celery, green bell pepper, and pimento peppers in a bowl.
  • Combine vinegar, oil, sugar, salt, and pepper in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove saucepan from burner and pour dressing over bean mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until flavors blend, 8 hours to overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Carbohydrate 31 g, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 8.5 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 733.6 mg, Sugar 12.8 g

THREE BEAN SALAD



Three Bean Salad image

This old fashioned Three Bean Salad recipe is an easy side dish that you can stir together in about 10 minutes -- no cooking required!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Salad

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 oz) can kidney beans
1 (14.5 oz) can cut green beans
1 (14.5 oz) can wax beans
1 small sweet onion, diced
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 ½ teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • Drain and rinse beans and place in a large bowl. Add onion.
  • Whisk together dressing ingredients until completely combined (or shake in a jar with a lid). Pour over beans and refrigerate until ready to serve (up to 24 hours in advance).

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.5 cup, Calories 90.7 kcal, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Protein 2.4 g, Fat 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 416.2 mg, Fiber 3.4 g, Sugar 4.1 g, UnsaturatedFat 3.9 g

THREE-BEAN SALAD FOR 3



Three-Bean Salad for 3 image

We make this 3 bean salad all summer long! It's a delicious summer side dish for two. - Barbara Wiggins, Lexington, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (8 ounces) cut green beans, drained
1 can (8 ounces) cut wax beans, drained
3/4 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first four ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the sugar, vinegar, oil and pepper; stir into bean mixture. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 441mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

THREE BEAN SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Three Bean Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: red onion, large english cucumber, fresh parsley, chickpeas, kidney bean, cannellini bean, olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, pepper

Provided by Rachel Gaewski

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ red onion
½ large english cucumber
½ cup fresh parsley
15 oz chickpeas, 1 can, drained and rinsed
15 oz kidney bean, 1 can, drained and rinsed
15 oz cannellini bean, 1 can, drained and rinsed
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup red wine vinegar
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Thinly slice the red onion and add to a large bowl.
  • Quarter the cucumber, remove the seeds and dice, then add to the bowl with the red onion.
  • Use a fork to remove the leaves from the parsley, then finely chop and add to the bowl.
  • Add the chickpeas, kidney beans, and cannellini beans to the bowl.
  • In a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, combine the olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper, and whisk together.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well until evenly distributed.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 calories, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fat 34 grams, Fiber 17 grams, Protein 23 grams, Sugar 5 grams

THREE BEAN SALAD



Three Bean Salad image

We like a buffet with all the family here. We serve a variety of salads. This is also great for summer picnics and cookouts. Keeps well, and serves a lot of people.

Provided by JJOHN32

Categories     Salad     Beans     Three Bean Salad Recipes

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (15 ounce) can green beans
1 pound wax beans
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 onion, sliced into thin rings
¾ cup white sugar
⅔ cup distilled white vinegar
⅓ cup vegetable oil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon celery seed

Steps:

  • Mix together green beans, wax beans, kidney beans, onion, sugar, vinegar, vegetable oil, salt, pepper, and celery seed. Let set in refrigerator for at least 12 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 298.6 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

OLD-FASHIONED THREE BEAN SALAD



Old-Fashioned Three Bean Salad image

We like a buffet with all the family here. We serve a variety of salads. This is also great for summer picnics and cookouts. Keeps well, and serves a lot of people.

Provided by Eleanor Johnson

Categories     Salad     Beans     Three Bean Salad Recipes

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (15 ounce) can green beans
1 pound wax beans
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 onion, sliced into thin rings
¾ cup white sugar
⅔ cup distilled white vinegar
⅓ cup vegetable oil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon celery seed

Steps:

  • Mix together green beans, wax beans, kidney beans, onion, sugar, vinegar, vegetable oil, salt, pepper, and celery seed. Let set in refrigerator for at least 12 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 298.6 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

OLD-FASHIONED THREE BEAN SALAD



Old-Fashioned Three Bean Salad image

We like a buffet with all the family here. We serve a variety of salads. This is also great for summer picnics and cookouts. Keeps well, and serves a lot of people.

Provided by Eleanor Johnson

Categories     Three Bean Salad

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (15 ounce) can green beans
1 pound wax beans
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 onion, sliced into thin rings
¾ cup white sugar
⅔ cup distilled white vinegar
⅓ cup vegetable oil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon celery seed

Steps:

  • Mix together green beans, wax beans, kidney beans, onion, sugar, vinegar, vegetable oil, salt, pepper, and celery seed. Let set in refrigerator for at least 12 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 111.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 298.6 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

Three-Bean Salad Recipes:
  • Use a variety of three-color, canned or freshly boiled, and drained legumes: This is the classic trio, but feel free to get creative. Chickpeas, kidney, pinto, and black are all good. For a pop of color, throw in a can of garbanzo or butter, or black-eyed peas. Be sure the canned legumes are BPA-free and low-sodium; rinse them well before using.
  • Serve three-Bean Salad chilled: Its flavors are really allowed to come together after you've chilled it for a couple of hours or over night.
  • Acidulate your three-Bean Salad with something tangy: This is a quintessential cafeteria classic and popular picnic fare. A quick and easy vinegar-based style is the base three-Bean Salad, but you should feel free to experiment with other kinds of acid, such as a squeeze of fresh citrus or tangy yogurt.
  • Add some crunch to your three-Bean Salad: A big part of what makes a three-Bean Salad great is the variety of textures. A few celery stalks, slivered or diced, add freshness and crunch to the three-Bean Salad.
  • Don't forget the fresh herbs: This brightens up the flavors and adds a contrast of textures to your three-Bean Salad. Parsley, dill, and chives are all good fresh herbs to use in a three-Bean Salad.
  • Try a three-Bean Salad with a creamy or mayonnaise-based Dressing. A Creamy Cucumber three-Bean Salad is a hearty side dish, great for potlucks and buffet dinners. This Creamy Dill three-Bean Salad has everything you might want for a pot luck or a pool party picnic: it's creamy, crunchy, cool, and refreshing.
  • Try a three-Bean Salad with an oil-based Dressing: A Lemon Herb three-Bean Salad is a simple and fresh three-Bean Salad perfect for a hot summer's day. A Mediterranean Three-Bean Salad is a healthy Mediterranean-style three-Bean Salad that features cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, and fresh dill.
  • Conclusion:
    Whether you're looking for a quick and easy side dish or a hearty pot luck staple, three-Bean Salad is a great choice. With its combination of crunchy texture, tangy and bright flavors, and protein-packed legumes, it's sure to be a hit with everyone.

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